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NAICS 812191: Diet and weight reducing centers

NAICS 812191 is the industry code for diet and weight reducing centers. Use it on loan applications, tax forms and registrations. Lenders price it on the business's own numbers rather than an industry program.

What 812191 covers

Diet and weight reducing centers provide nonmedical weight loss programs, coaching and support, sometimes selling their own meal products.

Included in this code

  • Weight loss centers
  • Diet program centers
  • Weight loss coaching franchises
  • Body contouring centers without medical care

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Businesses that use 812191

Weight loss franchiseDiet coaching center

Financing for this trade

Weight loss centers use SBA 7(a) loans for franchise fees and buildouts, equipment loans for body contouring devices, and lines of credit. Lenders look at client enrollments, recurring revenue and franchise performance.

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Is 812191 the right code for a weight loss center?

Yes, if you run a nonmedical weight loss program or center. Medical weight loss clinics led by physicians use 621111. Gyms focused on exercise use 713940. Body contouring centers without medical care also fit. Programs selling their own meal plans alongside coaching use this code too.

What is the SBA size standard for 812191?

SBA sets the size standard for 812191 at $27.5 million in average annual receipts, averaged over the last five completed fiscal years and counting affiliates. Diet and weight reducing centers at or under that figure qualify as small businesses for SBA 7(a) and 504 loans and for federal small business set asides. Most independent diet and weight reducing centers fall well inside the limit, so size is rarely what decides an SBA application.

How do weight loss centers finance growth?

Franchisees usually use SBA 7(a) loans for franchise fees, buildouts and starting costs, and equipment loans for body composition scanners or contouring devices. Lenders look at enrollment, recurring program revenue and the franchise brand's track record. Product inventory may need a line.

What does NAICS 812191 cover?

Diet and weight reducing centers. Industry level code in NAICS 2022, under 81 Other services (except public administration), 812 Personal and laundry services, 8121 Personal care services, 81219 Other personal care services.

What financing do NAICS 812191 businesses use?

Term loans, lines of credit, SBA loans and working capital are the usual products. Start an application and the AI matches the deal to lenders that fund this code.

Where do I put NAICS 812191?

On the SBA loan application, on federal Schedule C or Form 1120, on SAM.gov and state registrations, and on most lender applications. A business can report more than one code; use this one if it describes what produces most of your revenue.